New Zealand Vs USA Hiking Gear - Are You Paying Too Much?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2022
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New Zealand Vs USA Hiking Gear - Are You Paying Too Much?
We all like getting a great deal on the hiking gear we buy. However, in New Zealand, are we paying far too much compared to what's on offer in the USA. On a recent trip over to the States, I set out to see who's getting the better deal. You might be surprised what I found. Enjoy.
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Part 1: Tents vs Huts www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmLD9...
Part 2: The three types of hiking tents • The 3 Best Types of Wi...
Part 3: How to choose the best tent for you • How to Choose the BEST...
Part 4: Where to pitch your tent • How to Find the Best P...
Part 5: How to set up your tent • How to PITCH YOUR TENT...
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Part 8: How to wild camp in strong winds • How to WILD CAMP IN ST...
Part 9: How to strengthen your tent for less money • How to STRENGTHEN YOUR...
Part 10: 7 Biggest mistakes wild campers make • 7 Biggest Camping Mist...
Part 11: The Hilleberg Soulo Black Label - The Worlds Toughest Tent • Hilleberg Soulo Black ...
Part 12: Ultralight Tents - Ultra Useful or Ultra Stupid? • LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING TEN...
Part 13: Time to buy a new tent? • Before You Buy a New H...
Part 14: How to survive a strong storm • How to SURVIVE A STRON...
Part 15: Best wild camping lessons of 2020 • My 5 BIGGEST Wild Camp...
Part 16: Best Camping Items for 2021 - My top 3 must haves • My 3 Best Wild Camping...
Part 17: No excuses - It's time to get out in the great outdoors! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZz6z
Part 18: Why some people don't like Wild Camping - And how to fix it • 5 Tips to Help You ENJ...
Part 19: How to Wild Camp in the Rain - And ENJOY it! (Part 1/2) • How to Camp in the Rai...
Part 20: How to Wild Camp in the Rain - And ENJOY it! (Part 2/2) • How to Camp in the Rai...
Part 21: The Beginners guide to buying the Best Tent • How To Choose Your Fir...
Part 22: Top 5 things to do when your Tent Fails • The Top 5 Things To Do...
Part 23: How to buy the best 4-season tent • How to Choose the BEST...
Part 24: Looking to Solo Camp or Backpack - WATCH THIS FIRST • Solo Backpacking - How...
Part 25: 10 emergency kit items every camper needs • 10 Safety Kit Items Ev...
Part 26: Winter Sleep System - How to stay warm all night • How to KEEP WARM In Fr...
Part 27: Clothing tips to keep you warm while backpacking • Hiking Tips That Will ...
Part 28: The WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE Backpacking Tents - Should You Buy a HILLEBERG? • HILLEBERG - The Most E...
Part 29: Walk into the Wild • Motivational Hiking Vi...
Part 30: Cheap tent in a strong storm test • Cheap Backpacking Tent...
Part 31: Wild camping snobbery - Is expensive gear really any better? • Expensive Hiking Gear ...
Part 32: 7 Backpacking pro tips for beginners • 7 Essential Backpackin...
Part 33: How to pack your backpack - layering system • Pack Your Backpack Lik...
Part 34: Three types of winter sleep shelters • How To Build A Survial...
Part 35: Hiking Huts - Important Do’s and Don’ts • Hiking Huts - The Best...
Part 36: 7 top tips for multi-day hikes • How To Prepare For A L...
Part 37: Sustainable Hiking Gear - Helpful Or Hype? • Clean And Green Backba...
Part 38: Best 1Person Backpacking Tents (Real Examples) • Best 1Person Hiking Te...
Part 39: Best 2Person Backpacking Tents (Real Examples) • Best 2Person Hiking Te...
Part 40: Good hiking tents you may have never heard of • Good Hiking Tents You ...
Part 41: Lightweight hiking gear - tips vs cons • Lightweight Hiking Gea...
Part 42: Lightweight Backpacking Gear That Helps Keep You Clean • LIGHTWEIGHT Backpackin...
Part 43: Winter Wild Camping Tips and Tricks • WINTER Wild Camping Ti...
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I look forward to any questions or comments you may have.
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Barry Watson
Thanks as a back to tramping.Yes I sold all my gear and are now restocking I'm happy we aren't being ripped off.
There you go Big Guy, was I the 2,000 Subscriber?
Congratulations that’s an epic milestone 👏👏👏 I”ll join you soon 🤞
Thank you soooo much Dave! It’s really great that you could be Mr 2K. Thanks for being a big part of the journey. And yes, you’re next up on the podium. 😁
It's always a hard balance between quality/price/ availability and customer service.
Just purchased another tent from Alpkit UK .. over another one online.
Due to all the reasons above.
Here in the UK we have Decathlon.
Very good quality and very good customer service.
Purchased a pair of kalenji trail trainers for Under 25 pounds...
And I'm very happy with them.... excellent for summer backpacking.
I think it's about comparing and doing some research, and reading reviews.
Good videos Barry.... sometimes you can spend a 1000 pounds and not be happy...
Sometimes you can spend 30 pounds and I'm very happy.
So true, man. I also like to support local as much as possible. It’s been tough for retailers over the last couple of years and if what I spend with them helps them in a small way, I’m very happy with that. And you’re right, the most expensive gear isn’t always the best value, nor the one we prefer to use above others. Happy shopping. 😀
Great video mate.. but living in the UK I think we get a good deal on the price and selection of equipment in the shop's and big stores.... good to see everyone trying to get a bargain thought..... all the best mate
Thanks John. I think I need to go to every country in the world to do a comparison video on hiking gear. 🤣 Great to hear your guys can score some good deals over in the UK. I know you have a lot of backpackers over there, so the options are no doubt more than we get in New Zealand. All the best.
Great video, Barry. You've made me a bit nostalgic for the Fatherland.
Lol! Thanks. Yes it’s your old stomping ground isn’t it. I always enjoy my time in the USA too.
Nice one Barry, I only got this in my notifications today.......Superbly presented as usual and what a great idea for a video....I prefer European gear over US gear as there Americans over complicate designs in the most part to suit the market. For example the SlingFin tent design with the web truss system. While I like it on the one hand its complicated on the other. Foot print, web truss, inner, and outer all single units managed individually. HILLEBERG SINGLE STEP PITCHING for their Swedish tents. When you are out in the outdoors simple robust designs work best fro me... Tom
Thanks Tom. I totally agree, the simpler the better. Anyone can put up a ‘complicated’ tent in perfect conditions. However, anything outside of this, can become quite problematic. Nice to see your recent vids. Keep it up. 👍🏼
Another good video Barry, very informative
Thanks Curtis. I hope you’re enjoying your tropical getaway.
very informative, thanks so much!!
You’re very welcome. Thanks for tuning in. 😁
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Nice video bro! I get all my gear from Kmart// walmart, proper hiking gear is way too expensive!
Thanks! Yeah I need to take a second look at Kmart. I bought an $18 tent last year that survived a storm, so it scored pretty high in my mind. All the best out there.
Who’s got the best value hiking gear - New Zealand or USA? In this video I take a close look.
Interesting research Barry, thanks. Did you buy any new camping gear?
Thanks Dave. No I didn’t buy any gear on this trip. I think I’ve probably got enough for now, mind due… 🤣 It’s a shame I could get to REI. Another time for sure.
We do alright in price / performance for gear here in NZ if you do the research and choose wisely. Also some great cottage UL makers appearing in NZ as well. Walmart carries the Decathlon Forclaz puffy's that are a fantastic price / performance though. Also as you said by local and you are more likely to get the warranty support.
Good points Paul. I forgot to check out the clothing section at Walmart. That’ll have to be covered in a Part 2 on my next trip. 😀
Another informative vid thanks. In fariness doing any tent price comparisons, is the Walmart US$ 30 tent suitable for backpacking? I kinda doubt it.
I’d suggest like my $18 Kmart tent, they are good for fine weather, 3 seasons of the year. Or possibly as ‘hut insurance’ just in case you can’t get a bunk. I wouldn't take it on anything adventurous though.
It's shelf stable food that is not camping specific where usa really has us beat TBH... so much ultra processed food.
Too true. It’s always nice to be able to eat some healthy meals when you’re out backpacking. Of course, together with some junk lol.
Nothing like like dirt cheap, delicious, calorie dense foods when it cold, and your more of walking puddle then human. Then also the have things like dehy humus and way more cheaper dried "meats" depending where you draw the line of meat and dried, flavoured and extrued mystery protein mush meat sticks.. 🤣
@@Upsidedownorangejuice love it! There’s so many options nowadays. Some healthy and others far from it. Both I enjoy. 😀
Huh. I never thought to shop at Walmart for camping gear...maybe because there isn't one in NYC. I do like the one in Honolulu for lots of non-camping stuff. In fact, it was my first destination when I heard about an incoming tsunami in 2010. Prior to CV-19, this store was open 24 hours/day so it was the best place to go to for emergency supplies.
Yeah it’s good to get out from your local stores and see what other retailers have to offer. Sometimes it’s really great what they have that tempts you into buying stuff you didn't think you needed. 😀
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